Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

went in for an annual check up/physical with my gp. Told him a few of moles looked funny...One he said was fine, two were questionable. Called the nurse in, numbed the spot, removed them both in their entirety. One needed two stitches, the other a band aid. Next year, same thing, he checked out a few, removed one. No stitches on that one.

My grandfather died of skin cancer, I am always checking out my skin.

My best friend just went for one on her chest. They removed it same visit, results came back pre-cancerous, so she went back and they removed more tissue to ensure it was all gotten since the edges weren't "clean". Few stitches, results from that are fine.

Get checked, and get checked soon! As evidenced by my friend, early is better! Good luck!